These past few years in the entertainment industry, remasters, remakes, re-etc. have been produced practically as frequently as original content. It’s certainly easy to diagnose this as a dearth of creativity, but in this age of constantly adapting content for a new generation of consumers, is there a way to make—or, more appropriately, remake—a standalone piece of art based on existing media?
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Sakamoto Days: The Secret Life of a Former Killer
“Sakamoto Days” is a new manga published by Shonen Jump and Viz Media.
Framing Britney Spears: The Dark Side of Pop Royalty
Britney Spears is arguably one of the most influential pop stars to ever live. So it is a wonder to most how she ended up where she is today.
Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain World Cinema Series
The World Cinema Series recently held a discussion on the film “Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain” as part of its “A Delicate Balance: Global Communities and the Natural Environment.” theme on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The discussion featured an introduction from Professor Thomas Pearson, as well as words from Datta Naik, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, and Marina Vujnovic, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication and an expert on global communication.
Phoebe Bridgers Delivers Smashing SNL Performances
Multiple Grammy nominee Phoebe Bridgers took the Saturday Night Live stage Feb. 6, bringing her Midwestern “Omaha sound” to New York City.
(ever)more music from taylor swift
Taylor Swift has done it again. Evermore, her second surprise album of 2020 following the release of folklore, has already taken the world by storm.
Can Reboots Save TV in 2021?
2020 was unkind to most, but 2021 may still be able to bring some viewers joy with the announcements of reboots of both Sex and the City and Gossip Girl.
The Importance of Christmas Music
As I lay in my bed at night, final exams and the holidays approaching like a festive freight train, nothing calms my nerves quite like Spotify’s “Christmas Cocktail Jazz” playlist.
Jay Electronica’s Act II: A Project Ten Years in the Making
For ten years, Act II: The Patents of Nobility (The Turn) sat in Jay Electronica’s hard drive, remaining an elusive project that teased fans since his groundbreaking single “Exhibit C” was released.
AMONG US: How One Game Is Killing Boredom
This lockdown, we have been constantly searching for and craving respite from our increasingly monotonous lives.